what does c=rn mean?

smk1, LPN · Aug 17, 2004

It is true that in general C= passing, but just thought id throw this out there as well, in our area in the "pre-nursing" tract, C does NOT equal RN! (youi can't get into the program with c's and you can't get into the program with all B's either. you need an A average.) Once you are in nursing school c=Rn maybe, but i always say aim for the A that way if life gets in the way you still have a couple of grades between you and passing. If you aim for a C you have no where to go but down if stuff happens.

CCU NRS · Aug 17, 2004

That's probably true in most cases. But I do know of some instances where employers have asked administrators at my school to recommend grads for certain jobs based on their performance.

Performance implies overall skill like clinical skills, good critical thinking skills etc. not just grades. Like you said those anecdotes of the I heard this or that kind just don't carry much weight.

Sheri257 · Aug 17, 2004

Performance implies overall skill like clinical skills, good critical thinking skills etc. not just grades. Like you said those anecdotes of the I heard this or that kind just don't carry much weight.

Well, I was told by school administrators that grades were part of those recommendations. But, if you don't want to believe that, I understand. I was just responding to your statement that no one considers grades which, as I acknowledged, is probably true in most cases.

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Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Aug 18, 2004

My supervisor wanted to know what grades i received in school concerning aseptic technique, and anything else OR-related. This included the "practical", the grade where the instructor watched me while i worked and graded accordingly.

So yes, grades do matter, maybe not everywhere, but i was not expecting my supervisor to request those test grades.

OBRNinTN · Aug 18, 2004

Unfortunately, (or fortunately), at my school...B=RN :)

Anything below an 80 is failing.

meandragonbrett · Aug 18, 2004

Is this in the CRNA forum or the student forum :uhoh3: :chuckle

trakstar · Aug 18, 2004

I tend to agree. Can it be moved to another form. Moderator?

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Aug 19, 2004

I was a chemistry major and math minor for three years before entering nursing. I felt like I worked ten times harder in my first curriculum and got many 4.0's. Nursing came very easy to me, I studied but not nearly as much because I understood the material. What angered me so much though was the fact that I didn't get as good of grades because in nursing school you're subjectively graded more, which is a load of $^%#! I never understood the students that were inducing ulcers worrying about a test, quiz, careplan, oh no! I felt like in nursing school it was more important to "get" what was going on rather than getting a 4.0 on a test with insignificant material. Anyway, it is true that it doesn't matter what grades you got in school, rather what kind of practitioner you are :)

OMG!!

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about! Pre-nursing classes (organic chem, biochem, microbiology) were SO much more difficult to me then nursing classes! With the exception of the beginning of last semester (med/surg - I started to panic because I didn't do well on my first exam but proceeded to do well the rest of the semester and my clinicals are awesome!), nursing comes so easy to me...much easier than my prereqs were.

Ortho_RN · Aug 19, 2004

It is true that in general C= passing, but just thought id throw this out there as well, in our area in the "pre-nursing" tract, C does NOT equal RN! (youi can't get into the program with c's and you can't get into the program with all B's either. you need an A average.) Once you are in nursing school c=Rn maybe, but i always say aim for the A that way if life gets in the way you still have a couple of grades between you and passing. If you aim for a C you have no where to go but down if stuff happens.

That isn't always true.. I know several people who got in with 2.0 and they are great nurses.. I got in with a 3.1... I don't think people AIM for a C.. I think its just nice for these 4.0 students to realize that if you get a C in nursing school its not the end of the world... Several of my friends were 3.8-4.0 students who cried when they got their first C.... I tried on every test to get an A, but it didn't always happen, if I got a C yeah I was bummed, but I was just happy that was one less test in my way...

Rita Marie · Aug 19, 2004

I am new to this and I am researching everything I can get my hands on to make an informed choice for my future, and want to know what c=rn means, in detail please! Thanks!

At my school, we have been heard to say, "A + C= RN." It was said on the site that it is like a comfort. There are some classes that you study so hard for, and the instructor is a hard grader--so you might only make a B or a C. But you get the grade, you go on, finish, take the NCLEX and get your job.

I have seen many students that were great book learners, but on the floor and on the job, they had a difficult time putting it all together. Nursing school is like boot camp and after you graduate, you can show what you are made of.

Victoriakem · Aug 20, 2004

I was in nursing school with a B.A. & most of my classmates also had BA's & even MA's in different fields & "C is pass, C is good was our mantra". Our classes were so rigorous that we worked on learning & passing & not just the getting the highest grade. As many nurses will attest, the A nurse is not always the best nurse when it comes down to taking care of your patients. I am currently studying for my CEN in October. Help me God! :eek:

I am new to this and I am researching everything I can
get my hands on to make an informed choice for my future, and want to know what c=rn means, in detail please! Thanks!

RNinRubySlippers, BSN, RN · Aug 21, 2004

All I wanna say is work hard, dont over do it and stay in the middle. if you area MID student (good in academics and pt care, not nec A's in grades) you are highly respected as a nurse. Know it alls and competitive ppl can run you down. Dont discuss your grades and keep an even keel. You will fly through and still learn. In saying this, it is not a ticket to slack. I said work hard. BUT HAVE FUN TOO!

my 2 cents.

year 3 BSN student :)